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[Pinkmonkey]

Hi, have recently been prescribed dual HRT, which also means a double prescription charge
I now need a repeat and req more than 2 months worth, firstly to cut down on charges and secondly,  it's a hassle to arrange.
My surgery has said that under NHS guidelines, they can only issue 2 months max at a time?
Just wondered what you guys get? A colleague has told me her GP prescribes 6 months at a time!

[Tinkerbell]

I Use Estrogel and Vagifem, i get two bottles/packets each prescription but because i use Vagifem daily plus 3 pumps of Estrogel it only lasts me six weeks. I am also on betablockers, have been for years and only allowed two months worth of those, as it doesn't all run out at same time, i feel like i am always at the chemist.

[Bobidy]

Yes the prepayment certs are great. If you ask for an NHS receipt when you pay for prescriptions the pharmacy will refund up to 3 months once you have your cert. I claimed £30 back! Its easier to sort it online, just do a google search. I shrunk mine down before printing and laminated it to keep in my purse.

The gp/pharmacy apps are great too. I use Patient Access and you can pre book appointments, request repeats and see when they are approved, and check blood test results etc.

Both of these things save me lots of time, money, and frustration x

[Dotty]

I get 3 months at a time . It could well be worth you getting a prepayment certificate as the other ladies have suggested xx

[Annie0710]

I prepay.  It works out so much better for me financially x

[shrosphirelass]

After the first six months of being on HRT I was prescribed 6 months worth, but at last appointment dr said he thought reducing prescriptions to 3 months would be more equitable due to the shortages.

[JCH187]

I get 3 months of Femoston at a time, luckily I get free prescriptions as I have an under active thyroid as well.

[Pinkmonkey]

Thanks for the replies. I've looked into the annual prescription certificate which is £104, at the moment, I get bi-monthly prescriptions costing £18 which comes to £108 over the year.
I'm still hoping to eventually get just one HRT med rather than 2.
Funny thing is,  I went to Boots to collect my meds and was told that Elleste Solo is not available atm! Waiting for surgery to call me back....

[Tinkerbell]

I have a yearly pre paid prescription so cost wise it's fine, but it is so time consuming keep going to chemist.

[QueenofReds3]

My last prescription I went to pick up, paid 9 pound and went on merry way. When I got home I opened the box as there was writing all over it. Only 28 days worth in there :-\I am on Femoston Conti.

[dahliagirl]

If you get a 3 month pre-pay, you can sometimes time it so you get an extra prescription on it, which makes it worthwhile if you are only on 1 prescription per month.

A bit fiddly but totally doable for organised types.

[Katejo]

I get 3 months of Femoston at a time, luckily I get free prescriptions as I have an under active thyroid as well.

I get mine free for the same reason.

[Pinkmonkey]

Cheers, managed to pick up my Elleste today. Did the 3 month thingy so £29.10 & hopefully this will cover 2 prescriptions at £18 each time. Not a huge saving, but every little helps!
I really can't understand why we have to pay for HRT, being a long term health condition!

[Katejo]

Cheers, managed to pick up my Elleste today. Did the 3 month thingy so £29.10 & hopefully this will cover 2 prescriptions at £18 each time. Not a huge saving, but every little helps!
I really can't understand why we have to pay for HRT, being a long term health condition!

There are quite a few long term conditions which are not on the exemption list. I think that asthma is one of them.